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The survey aims to find out how the anti-dumping duties on Chinese components have presented challenges for many European manufacturers and assemblers. - Photo Shutterstock

European e-bike industry invited to participate in anti-dumping survey

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU is inviting e-bike manufacturers and assemblers across Europe to participate in a newly launched survey....

Wilier's goal is to strengthen its presence in China, which is becoming a dynamic and fast-growing market in the race segment. – Photo Wilier Triestina

Wilier Triestina expands in Asia to capitalise on growth in race...

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Performance brand Wilier Triestina is adding to its expansion strategy in the Asian market. Youn Live, a Taiwanese company...

Stella enjoyed a successful introduction in the early days of the e-bike market in the Netherlands. – Photo Stella

Stella eyes restart as e-bike brand is declared bankrupt

NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Dutch e-bike brand Stella has been declared bankrupt, the appointed administrator Frans van Oss has confirmed. Coming...

In recent years, Stella had already been forced to close some of its stores and reduce its workforce at the headquarters in the Netherlands. – Photo Stella

Dutch e-bike brand Stella forced to delay payments as losses mount

NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Once claiming to be market leader in the Netherlands, e-bike brand Stella is on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite repeated...

Alongside the expo and test track, visitors were also treated to a jam-packed programme discussing topics relevant to cargo bikes, with panels and speakers drawn from across the globe, plus several side-events. - Photo Sanne Paul

ICBF brings cargobike industry together in Utrecht

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - With the introduction of zero-emission zones from 1 January 2025, developments in the cargobike field are more relevant...

UK bicycle retailer Halfords recently expanded its premium selection within the Boardman, Voodoo and Carrera ranges. – Photo Halfords

Weather and market conditions continue to challenge Halfords

REDDITCH, England - With a current strategy of "controlling the controllables," the UK's largest bicycle retailer Halfords continues to face...

The Get Technical 2024 in Katowice, Poland will include workshops on innovative products and how to implement them into the production process. – Photo the sppot

Get Technical to focus on boosting efficiency in surface finishing

KATOWICE, Poland - Technical expertise and efficiency take centre stage at one of the sppot's BIG3 events - Get Technical. This year, the event will...

On a European scale, CEN (European Committee for Standardization) is working on standards for (e-)cargo bikes to align with the Machinery Directive. – Photo Shutterstock

LEV framework in the Netherlands faces further delays

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The Dutch Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) framework has been postponed once more, according to the RAI Association, the...

With the official sale beginning on 23 October, users have been uploading their components to secure a solid inventory offer at the time of launch. – Photo Buycycle

Buycycle adds pre-owned components to its online marketplace

MUNICH, Germany - A premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles is one thing, but Buycycle is now going one step further with the launch of a full...

In a cost-cutting exercise, Accell Group started 2024 with the announcement that it was merging its two facilities in Heerenveen, The Netherlands and relocating some of the current production to Accell's other European manufacturing facilities. – Photo Tweewieler

Accell Group sees rating drop at Moody's due to current debt concerns

MILAN, Italy - Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell Group painted a rosy picture in October when it announced it had improved its financial position and...